Brisbane's Airtrain
Brisbane's Airtrain
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4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
4:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
5:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
5:45 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Airtrain is highly regarded as a preferred method of transport from Brisbane Airport. Airtrain was awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice in 2022 and the Certificate of Excellence in 2017 and 2018. The service connects passengers from the Airport to the City in 20 minutes, and travels express to the Gold Coast. Passengers can catch Airtrain & Tram for travel to the heart of Surfers Paradise, via a transfer at Helensvale to the G:link tram service or direct to a Gold Coast address with the AirtrainConnect service. Travel from Brisbane Airport every 15 minutes during peak times (30 minutes off-peak). The journey is comfortable in a modern fleet of trains, with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, restrooms on board, and LED screens to help navigate your journey. Book your ticket online and get your return journey free*, plus exclusive specials for group travellers, and families with kids travelling free*. You can purchase your ticket on arrival from the station or use a go card. *T&Csapply.
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  • Lynette Clara B
    Whitsunday Islands, Australia179 contributions
    Convenient but overpriced
    We used air train after travelling down to Brisbane on the tilt train and we were flying out the next day on holidays, we found the service quite expensive and they do not offer concession rate but it is convenient the staff at Roma street were very helpful and made it easy. Unfortunately on the way home the conductor at Brisbane airport station was in a bad mood or really just didn’t want to be at work and as it was our first time working out the station and ticketing etc he could of been a little more helpful instead of bellowing out at customers including us, we did manage to work it ourselves but definitely not any customer service like we received at Roma street and that’s unfortunate as most people using this service are on holidays. It was good but we wouldn’t look at air train to be our first choice.
    Hi LynetteJacko, can you please send an email with the full details on when this occurred to marketing@airtrain.com.au so that we can investigate this event. We do pride ourselves on our customer service, so we would like to address this as soon as possible. Kind regards, Airtrain
    Written 29 January 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 January 2023
  • deep_future
    5 contributions
    Prepare fo a slow and crowded trip
    2,5 hours 90kms from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise is a disaster. We are on the tramlink and there isn’t enough space for baggage and sits. You really need to upgrade your system to world standards in Brisbane/Gold Coast
    Hi deep_future, we are sorry you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We will pass on your feedback to the G:link tram about there space for luggage and seating.
    Written 14 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 April 2023
  • Hozke
    10 contributions
    Daylight robbery, no overnight trains.
    It's a bad joke when a single ticket price for a train is within spitting distance of a Taxi/Uber. If there's 2 or more people travelling together, it's not even a question, private transport is cheaper every time. Also, no trains at night? Great first impression for all the international visitors. This government has a very funny idea of what "public transport" should be.
    Hi Hozke, Thank you for your feedback, our operating hours meet 95% of flights coming into Brisbane Airport. We are a private transport operator that connects into the suburban network. We do offer group discounts to the City, with fares just $15 per person, and offer online discounts for pre-purchased tickets as well. Kind regards, Airtrain
    Written 11 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 23 August 2023
  • max736
    San Diego, California38 contributions
    Fast and convenient but FREQUENT shutdowns/track work
    When the train is running it is great. Inexpensive and fast and comfortable to get anywhere in Brisbane. Although there's no luggage area I never have a problem finding a place for my luggage. The issue I have is that there seems to be track work way too often with the airtrain shut down half the time I want to use it. When the train is shut down there is a replacement bus, but the bus only goes between the airport and Roma Street, so if you're going anywhere else it is inconvenient. Being that Brisbane is going through major transportation upgrades I expect this track work will be going on for some time.
    Hi max736, thank you for your four star review and feedback. Unfortunately, as the South East Queensland network is being significantly upgraded to accommodate for the new Cross River Rail project and Brisbane Metro, we are experiencing higher than usual track work, but we are working with Queensland Rail and Translink to minimise disruptions to our customers. We apologize for the inconvenience during this time.
    Written 11 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 September 2023
  • Happiness32320902720
    1 contribution
    What would a Foreigner think
    Just imagine you have just landed in Australia for the first time. You have been travelling for more that 22 hours on flights and lay overs, delays.. your on your way to the Goldcoast. You can wait to see this beautiful country. You get to the air train and...( pictures attached) honestly I would be ashamed to let people get this impression of Australia, right off of the plane. I understand that the train is old but there is no excuse to letting it get to this point. And worst of all it costs $40+ to goldcoast in this train. I can't even look out of my windows without seeing profanities written on it. I just got back from up in Queensland and I live in goldcoast buy it is astonishing to think people see this when the come from the airport . Very disgusted. Do better the people deserve more.
    Hi Happiness32320902720, thank you for your feedback and the images. I am sorry that this was yur experience on Airtrain. I have sent this to Queensland Rail along with your images. We generally have the new rollingstock on our Airport line, however, occasionally we do have an older train on the line (these are being phased out).
    Written 11 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 24 September 2023
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Paul A
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Family
Signage within the airport is misleading stating the train leaves every 15 minutes but it as every 30 minutes.
Once on the train there is no space for luggage even though it is an airport train. So everyone has to sit one person per two seats to allow for luggage.
Written 30 November 2023
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Ashanpo
Sydney, Australia124 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Business
What an unreliable service this has become! Almost never on time in busy times (when it is most important), cancelled services with no notice, significant timing changes with almost no notice! Don’t rely on this service to get you to the airport on time, or to your destination on time! AVOID!!!!
Written 27 November 2023
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allambiejohn
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Business
The 16.46 service was cancelled, and the next service (where I write this review) is currently stationary in front of Albion station. It had not moved for 20 minutes. Completely unreliable service and if the actual arrival time had been given before I passed through the ticket gate I would have taken a cab!
Written 8 November 2023
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Maryann L
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Solo
I sat next to 84 year old lady on plane to Brisbane. She needed to get to Gympie. I walked her to airtrain airport stop. staff took her under their wing and even told staff at Cental when she got to look after her.
Written 4 November 2023
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Angela D
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Solo
Today at the domestic airport I received the most disgusting “customer service” from a man named Danny. A man who not only dismissed me when I was more then polite to him, but a man who also proceeded out of the office (slamming the door behind him) and followed me towards the train to yell at me and give me a lecture about his views on “customer service.” This took place in front of other customers so I hope he gets multiple complaints as he deserves nothing less. His attitude and argumentative demeanour was all over the punching of a train ticket which is literally a 2 second task! He should not be working in customer service AT ALL and should be ashamed of himself for being so unnecessarily aggressive and rude!
Written 25 October 2023
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Mandy B
9 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Great affordable way to travel from the city to the airport. If you prebook and pay online $15 per head. Definitely can’t complain about that. I will say the website was hard to understand but the Central Station Customer Service lady was amazing.
Written 24 October 2023
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GoPlaces10924018935
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
I had a terrible service experience at the international airport station by manager Sarah, staff Annette and Daniel. (too long I can't write here) I sent a feedback email on that day and called customer hotline again in early Oct. Yet, till today 18 Oct, it's been almost a month and they still didn't bother to give a fuxx about unpleasant customer experience. Not even an apology. Shame on them. Never again.
Written 18 October 2023
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Trail53681408097
1 contribution
Jun. 2023 • Couples
This is a great service between Brisbane Airport and downtown - punctual, clean, great staff. Highly recommended and will use again without hesitation.
But BEWARE when using your Air Train e-ticket on QLD Smart Ticket readers at the stations. Ensure that you have disabled any other payment means on your device. And the refund process for QLD TransLink overcharges (not Air Train's responsibility) is an absolute nightmare unless you're a QLD resident.
Written 14 October 2023
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Hi Trail53681408097, thank you for your feedback. We have installed signs on the Smart Ticket readers notifying eTicket customers to see staff to have their eticket scanned. We are very sorry that you did not find the process simple. The Smart Ticketing machines are managed by Translink and we are working closely to assist in this process. Kind regards, Airtrain
Written 16 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Noi P
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Family
Tried to book online through Paypal but ticket didn't load and payment went through. I hadn't received any confirmation number on the website or through email, I had only received a receipt from Paypal. I then tried to call the free phone and the call centre representatives were very rude and just told me to try and book again. They said there was no booking and there was no way for them to check that the payment went through? They then tried to say that they were having issues with their website and with paypal. Sounds a bit suspicious. They could have asked for proof of payment, which I have, but they didn't even bother. First time trying to book with them and never again. I'd recommend the extra effort through Toombul station. A lot cheaper and definitely more reliable.
Written 12 October 2023
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Mark W
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Solo
I travelled from airport and was going to Gold Coast. Got to south bank and was told to disembark as track work being carried out. No information was given at any stage. Then told by station staff to go to bus station and catch a bus. Unfortunately the station attendant couldn't converse in good English. Me and 8 other passengers with baggage then attempted to continue our journey. Absolutely terrible service after travelling long distance by air. No wonder the roads are full of cars as public transport is useless.
Written 30 September 2023
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Hi markwK3571ZC, we apologise for this inconvenience. We do communicate impacts on our website and work closely with Queensland Rail for announcements on inbound trains. We will pass on this feedback to Queensland Rail to address with their team, could you please send though any additional information on date/ time of travel to reservations@airtrain.com.au so that we can send this through as well.
Written 11 October 2023
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